Driving in Mexico – Your Road Trip Checklist
As you plan your road trip in Mexico, this article offers insights, local knowledge, and practical tips to help you prepare for a safe and enjoyable journey
Discover Mexico
Inspiration, insight and connections to experience more of Mexico
Practical Tips for Preparing to Overwinter in Mexico
This article shares tips and practical advice for Mexico’s ‘snowbirds’—part-time residents who overwinter here, usually between fall and the following spring
Independent Examination of a Property Transaction in Mexico
The Settlement Company® has over 34 years expertise helping foreigners to transact property in Mexico and offers an independent examination of your transaction
There’s More to Mexican Piñatas than Meets the Eye
The colorful piñata is a hallmark of Mexican festive traditions, and more thought and decision-making goes into a piñata ritual than is readily apparent
Procedures for Entering and Leaving Mexico
There are some straightforward paperwork procedures to engage with when you arrive to, and depart from, Mexico. This article describes them
Dealing with Counterfeit Mexican Banknotes
If you find yourself having to deal with a fake banknote in Mexico, options depend on the circumstances under which the fake note came into your possession
Keeping Your Mexican Home Warm During the Colder Months
If your Mexican home is situated in a desert area or elevated region inland you might need to use some heating during the colder autumn and winter months
Guides to House Maintenance & Home Security in Mexico
Our regularly-updated guides & articles offer tips and practical knowledge to help you keep your home and dwelling spaces in Mexico well-maintained, and secure
The Visas You Need for Doing Volunteer Work in Mexico
You can use a visitor permit to volunteer in Mexico provided the work is non-lucrative. This article describes what visa types you need to volunteer in Mexico
'26 Key Update
Legal Residency in Mexico: Residency-Related Fees for 2026
Learn about the 2026 fees when you apply for residency-related permits or a change in the status of your legal residency in Mexico
Arranging Medical Air Evacuation from Mexico
Medical insurance provides certain worthwhile coverages, but sometimes a fully-managed medical evacuation plan might be necessary
Essential Skills for Expats 1: Learn Spanish
In part one of our series about Essentials Skills for Expats in Mexico we examine possibly the most essential skill of all: learning the local language